Weapons — Washington, DC — reported 2026-07-13

SUMMARY

An armed man was arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Monday.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-13
  • Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on July 13, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
  • A man was arrested after driving to a security barricade outside the U.S. Capitol with a firearm.
  • Firearms are prohibited on Capitol Grounds.
  • The area was temporarily shut down while investigators processed the scene.
  • A dog that had been inside the vehicle was removed safely and taken away in an SPCA vehicle.